AWS Instance Comparison
Compare common EC2 instance types side by side - vCPU, memory, and architecture - using reference specifications, not live pricing.
Select two or more EC2 instance types to compare their vCPU count, memory, and architecture side by side.
Specs below are a structured reference, not live data - pricing is not included since it varies by region and purchase option. Always confirm on AWS's own EC2 pricing page.
Instance pricing changes by region and commitment type - always confirm current pricing on AWS's own EC2 pricing page before making a purchasing decision.
What Does This Tool Compare?
Structural specifications of common EC2 instance families and sizes - vCPU count, memory (GiB), and CPU architecture (x86_64 vs. arm64/Graviton) - side by side, so you can quickly see how instance sizes relate to each other.
Why Use This Tool?
EC2's instance type naming (like t3.medium or m6g.xlarge) encodes family, generation, and size, but doesn't tell you the actual vCPU/memory at a glance. This tool surfaces the real specs for quick comparison.
How to Use It
- Select two or more instance types from the list.
- Review their vCPU, memory, and architecture side by side.
Limitations
This reference does not include live, current pricing (which varies by region and purchase option) or every existing instance type/generation - it's a structural specs comparison, not a purchasing tool. Always confirm current details on AWS's own EC2 instance type page.